Didn’t you just say this exact cable gives the fast charging with a 20W Apple charger even faster than the MagSafe in the video you did before this🤔 ? Now your saying it’s trash and why did they pack it in the box
It was maybe too on your face but it is so fucking true at the end of the day, I’ve always been of the line of thought that if you have a good product you don’t need to advertise it as aggressively because people would just naturally come to it. You should be skeptical about anyone paying more in advertisement than on R&D if anything because you can only get that off putting feeling of getting deceived. But I’m personally the kind of person that deliberately avoids things on ads just because they are on ads... (that said i’ve been wanting to get a ridge wallet even tho the chinese knockoffs are like $20 instead of $70+)
Can't really take other reviewers seriously anymore when some of their stuff is loaded with sponsored ads. Such a breath of fresh air not only from the unbiased point of view but your content is just loaded with so much quality and information backed by actual tests and humor. There aren't any stupid 2 minute rants in the middle of a video started with "sponsored by so and so this website is so good yadda yadda" while I'm here trying to skip to the end of the ads.
Discovered your chanel looking for a good case brand, turns out you're probably the best accessories focused chanel on the whole platform! Love your honesty and thorough testing!
That’s awesome, man, thank you for the shout out! I’ve never had that before. Was a cool feeling haha. But I’m glad to support you, dude! You go above and beyond to test these products and not sell out to the big companies. Thank you for everything you do. Also, the “ad” in this video was hilarious 🤣🤣
You’re an amazing reviewer and you have your mechanical tools for testing endurance as well. I did notice that apple cables which are sold seperately have a thicker cable bodies just by looking at it externally, it’s great to go through the internals and actually see the difference 👍🏻👍🏻
Apple Executives: We'll just change the cables internally. Nobody is going to notice and over millions of units we'll save millions of dollars! Monty: You've activated my trap card
Shorter cables don’t need the same amount of emf shielding to keep data transfer integrity and the it doesn’t need as thick a wire gauge to keep down ohmic losses. The longer the wire(of the same gauge and material) the higher the resistance and the more voltage loss you will have.
I just love, love your little darling co-tester, Monty who is dressed to the nines! He’s so attentive, patient and obedient. I can tell he adores you. It’s amazing how he just stays without getting distracted or bored or climb on the table. He’s such a treasure! I’d love if you could pet him more during your videos- he’s certainly love it! 🥰😍 .Oh yeah and the videos are great too, very thorough
In my experience, cables fall apart because they get folded over 180° at the connection too many times, and because people pull on the cable to unplug it rather than the tip. I was really impressed with your testing machine thing, but thought just flopping the cable over back and forth was going too soft of them. I do really like your channel and your videos. Keep ‘em coming.
You're an awesome reviewer, you seem really down to earth and genuine, and like you mention, there's no vibe that youre trying to sell us anything. I subscribed to your channel like 3 minutes in, just awesome job overall
And id also like to see someone test aftermarket chargers with an oscilloscope for voltage ripple and v droop under load. After all IPhones are incredibly sensitive to ripple and can have Tristar (the chip on the logic board in-charge of allowing the phone to charge) fry with the slightest voltage spike.
I cannot recommend the amazon nylon braided lightning cable enough. I have gone through countless anker, apple and other cables to say the least and the nylon one from amazon is approaching three years of use which is absolutely incredible. the only issues I have had with it is lint build up on the contact points a couple of times but using a q-tip and just scrubbing it off has done the trick. It has by far been the best cable out of the range i've tried.
Way to go, Monty!! Nice job upping your owners’ game! Every time i watch another video on this channel, it’s more in-depth, sophisticated and thorough than the last. Clearly, this is due to Monty’s exceptional leadership, initiative, and drive! I love that dog.
I believe there is a voltage loss proportional to a cable length. That’s my hypothesis as to why the 2m cable is thicker in terms of conducting wires : to maintain the same voltage delivery at the lightning port
Oh my goodness Aaron, you've really stepped your videos up another level with these tests. This is really impressive. I hope viewers appreciate this work and your channel starts really taking off. We're lucky to have you on youtube my friend.
It might be absolutely meaningless at these scales but remember that conductor resistance is proportional with length so that at a given voltage you a higher % loss for the same material. Between the 1m and 2m apple cables I can easily guess that A) to keep the voltage loss consistent between the two, the 2m one needs to be slightly better in construction and B) the 1m cable ships for iPads and iPhones primarily, which only go up to 20V, while the 2m cable ships with MacBooks which go up to 96W, so then again, to keep the isolation consistent between the two the 2m one would require better isolation due to the higher nominal voltage. BUT Apple does rate the 1m one as compatible with 96W macbook bricks so who knows honestly...
Right, Resistance is equal to (resistivity)*(length)/(cross-sectional Area), so it makes sense that the longer cable is thicker to overcome the resistance inherent to increased length. As for the compatibility with the 96W brick, I think it's because USB-C Power Delivery standard has auto-negotiation for power, so that this universal standard doesn't blow up batteries. The limit of USB-C is 100W w/USB 2.0 data speeds, but many cables are rated for 60W to use some conductors for data instead of power to maintain USB 3- speeds. I do wish there was some kind of test in this video testing data rates for these different cables, but that wouldn't matter for the vast majority of people.
When the cable is shorter, there is less power loss in the cable. That’s why the 2M apple cable has thicker gauge wire so that it can maintain the same current over a longer distance.
I think a more realistic way to test the cable durability would be to fix the lightning end, and tug the cable, then reset the cable to resting position. It would simulate the extra force needed to pull the cable out of the phone and might give you the same cable fraying you desire. This is also doable with the stepper motor you have (just give it a limited rotation with a rack and pinion “puller”). I’d be willing to help you design and 3D print a fixture if you’d like!
I’ve always used two-meter braided cables from Baseus and Mcdodo and they last a long time vs. those white Apple cables that easily get dirty. I just refuse to pay so much for an Apple cable when there are better-looking, long-lasting cheaper alternatives. The Choetech I’ve used as cable for my Macbook Pro and I’m using another one called uGreen.
Great review. Just that bit better than the others - and no sponsors. Great if you can keep it up - Not easy given the time and effort needed to make this stuff. Monty worth 1m subscribers on his own but youre not too bad either!
For years that I watch this channel, it's the best in what it's doing, different level! Because I'm in same kind of business, it's really helpful too! Monty of course is one of the main reasons that we are here too!
I’ve watched you evolve over the years and by far are you a a rarity. No beating the bush here. Seriously keep it up your doing everyone a great service. You even seem to be having a good time doing it too! Thanks for the hard work and creative videos, it’s always a blast :)
Hey there where can i find them? I am very satisfied with this one nowadayshomeandwear.com/collections/frontpage/products/540-degree-roating-magnetic-cable
I love your honest reviews and being upfront about your Amazon affiliate links. So many tech reviewers are like “Apple makes you buy a new 20W charger, so I added a link to an Anker charger for less money!” Meanwhile the Anker product is $2 cheaper and clearly inferior.
I have been using an Anker 24W charger with two 3m Anker Powerline II+ 3m cables for months now. It’s a very great setup. All my devices are charged quickly and the cables hold up really well.
Been using a 6ft Powerline II cable for about a year now, and besides the cable becoming less stiff over time (which I’d say is a good thing), there hasn’t been any damage to it!
this is seriously one of my top 3 favorite RU-vid channels. I dont know how more people haven't found you. I dont even buy the stuff you review I just think you're funny as hell lol. Cheers.
Powerline+ III is the best cable you can buy if you don’t mind spending a little more. It’s stronger than the normal Powerline III and has a nice stainless steel connector.
Just found this channel. Love the fact that you keep it real, take the time to provide copious amounts of data and have fun while doing it! This is a studio I'd want to work at.
Monty is the coolest, most CHILL dog ever! Thanks for the video. I’ve not seen another cable-focused video like this. I’ve been through a LOT of Apple and non-Apple cables in the last 13 years since my first iPhone 3G… 😒
Tip to protect your iOS charging cable where it inserts into the iPhone/iPad...cut a 2” piece of the suction tube from a bottle of Windex (or something similar), slip it over the end of the cable and fix in place with 1 tiny spec of superglue, protects the cable + provides good place to grab.
Yep. And the Anker Powerline II 6 ft cord was available on Amazon for $10. BUT! ESR cable is on sale right now also for $10. ESR has a 24 month warranty. Anker has a lifetime warranty. Chances are, you'll only ever make 1 warranty replacement on an Anker cable (Had 2 cables, did 1 replacement each within 2 years of purchase).
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You know what? I will absolutely use your Amazon affiliate link! I need a new/extra 10 foot charger anyway, and ESR offers a 10 foot version. Plus this video was solid quality content. You sir gained a sub and some extra pocket change today!
Think about how people charge their phones. They plug them in, and lean the cable on their knee or stomach. It bends backwards like 90-180*. The bend test needs to be more aggressive.
Thanks again for this awesome video! I love how you get very scientific with your testing of the cables to give us a factual ideal of which is best. Keep up the great work!
The 2 meter cable has better shielding for data communication over the increased length and thicker wires to make up for resistive losses over the increased length. Thats my best guess.
hey i have watched your video and as per as your recommendation got ESR one from amazon and i am very happy to use it and its a very good cable and very much value for money thanks for being honest and helping an average user so much ...... really appreciate your work hope you become as successful as anyone can.....😊👍
Love to see a teardow of the nomad kevlar Lightning Cable USB-C 3 meter cable. Just ordeed today and would be interested in knowing if the wiring is up to snuff with the other cables you tested?
Great reviews. My husband and I just bought new phones.. I’ve ordered from your links- screen protectors, cables, cases etc... cha-ching! 💰 💰 💰 Best reviewer on RU-vid for Tech! Thanks! -Maine, USA 🇺🇸
